Craftsman 917.25483 FF/24
The Craftsman 917.25483 FF/24 is a tractor produced by Craftsman Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 983 cc 60 ci engine. The rated power output is 24 hp 17.9 kW. Transmission: Eaton 11. Operating weight: 860 lbs 390 kg.
Engine Power
24 hp
17.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
5 gal
18.9 L
Transmission
Eaton 11
Operating Weight
860 lbs
390 kg
Craftsman Lawn Tractors Craftsman 917.25483 FF/24 Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
Where to Find the Serial NumberThe serial number plate is commonly located on the front frame, tractor transmission housing (right side), or instrument panel badge.
Overview
![]() | 1981 - 1982
FF SeriesGarden tractorRoper built |
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1981 - 1982 | |
FF Series | |
Garden tractor | |
Roper built | |
1981 - 1982 | |
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FF Series | |
Garden tractor | |
Roper built |
Production | |
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Distributor | Craftsman (a part of Sears) |
Manufacturer | Roper |
Garden tractor | |
Original price was $5,300 in 1982 | |
Craftsman 917.25483 Engine | |
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24HP Onan 983cc 2-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 5 gal
18.9 L |
Engine details ... | |
Craftsman 917.25483 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Disc brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | 0 OptOptional |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent OptOptional |
Rear PTO Type | 2000 |
Front PTO | independent |
Clutch | electric |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 860 lbs
390 kg |
Front tire | 18x8.50-8 |
Rear tire | 26x12-12 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | flywheel alternator |
Charging amps | 15 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Garden Tractors published in 1980, by Sears | |
Owner's Manual 917.254830 published in 1980 | |
Farm and Ranch Catalog published in 1982, by Sears |
Engine
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FF SeriesGarden tractorRoper built |
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1981 - 1982 | |
FF Series | |
Garden tractor | |
Roper built | |
1981 - 1982 | |
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FF Series | |
Garden tractor | |
Roper built |
Engine Detail — 983 cc / 60 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Onan T260G |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 2-cylinder, air-cooled opposed-twin |
Displacement | 983 cc
60 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.56x3.00 inches
90 x 76 mm |
Power (gross) | 24 hp
17.9 kW |
Rated RPM | 3600 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Sparkplug gap | 0.025 inches
0.635 mm |
Point gap | 0.016 inches
0.406 mm |
Oil capacity | 3 qts
2.8 L |
Oil change | 25 h |
Transmission
![]() | 1981 - 1982
FF SeriesGarden tractorRoper built |
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1981 - 1982 | |
FF Series | |
Garden tractor | |
Roper built | |
1981 - 1982 | |
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FF Series | |
Garden tractor | |
Roper built |
Transmission — Eaton 11
Transmission | Eaton 11 |
Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse (2-range) |
Oil capacity | 7.5 qts
7.1 L |
Oil type | ATF F |
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ATF F |
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Dimensions
![]() | 1981 - 1982
FF SeriesGarden tractorRoper built |
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1981 - 1982 | |
FF Series | |
Garden tractor | |
Roper built | |
1981 - 1982 | |
|---|---|
FF Series | |
Garden tractor | |
Roper built |
Craftsman 917.25483 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 18x8.50-8 |
Lawn/turf rear | 26x12-12 |
Dimensions | |
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Length | 75.8 inches
192 cm |
Width | 44 inches
111 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 39.6 inches
100 cm |
Weight | 860 lbs
390 kg |
Attachments
![]() | 1981 - 1982
FF SeriesGarden tractorRoper built |
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1981 - 1982 | |
FF Series | |
Garden tractor | |
Roper built | |
1981 - 1982 | |
|---|---|
FF Series | |
Garden tractor | |
Roper built |
Attachment overview | |
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44" mid-mount mower deck | |
50" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade | |
Front-end loader | |
A rear-mount 44-inch mower and 48-inch tiller were available for the FF/24. The attachments required the three-point hitch and rear PTO. |
Photos
Craftsman Lawn Tractors Craftsman 917.25483 FF/24 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Craftsman Lawn Tractors Craftsman 917.25483 FF/24.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)24 hp
Kilowatts (kW)17.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)24.3 PS
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